Chivda is a popular Maharastrian snack that is quick and easy to make. Made with poha (rice flakes), peanuts and other roasted ingredients, it is a simple evening snack that can be made every easily at home.
It is one of the must have snacks during popular Indian festivals like Diwali and Janmashtami. There are many variations to this popular snack – many of them are regional flavours that add additional ingredients or replace them with local ones.
Chivda / Poha Chivda / Rice Flakes / Fried Aval
Typically they stay good for a month or so as long as it is stored properly.
5 from 3 votes
Chivda Recipe
A popular Mumbai snack that is easy and quick to make.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time10mins
Total Time20mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Keyword: evening snack
Servings: 2people
Ingredients for Chivda
1cupPoha / Aval
2tbspPeanuts
2tbspRoasted Bengal Gram
2tbspCashew Nuts
2tbspOil
handfulCurry Leaves
2Green Chillies - 2sliced
a pinchAsafoetida Powder
2tbspTurmeric Powder
1tspPowdered Sugar
2tbspDry Coconut Slices
as per tasteSalt
Optional
2tbspRoasted Corn Flakes
How to make Chivda
Heat a thick bottomed pan over medium flame.
Roast the poha for 3 to 5 minutes until it becomes crisp and light golden brown.
Remove and keep it separately.
Add 2 to 3 tblsp of oil and fry the peanuts.
Remove and keep aside.
Similarly fry all the other ingredients, dry coconut slices, roasted bengal gram, cashew nuts, corn flakes, one by one, until light golden and crispy. Keep aside until required.
Now add 2 tblsp of oil to the pan.
Add the curry leaves, green chillies and asafoetida powder.
Saute for a minute or two.
Add turmeric powder, salt and sugar.
After a minute, add all the ingredients and mix well.
Switch off the flame.
Remove the pan and let it cool at room temperature.
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2 comments
its v.nice recipe
Good & spicy